Computer Repair Streamwood IL

NorthShore PC service is providing affordable IT support for Home and Business Customers in the city of Streamwood, IL area ZIP code, 60103, 60107. Our office is located only 34 miles north east in Skokie IL but we also offer On Site assistance.

Streamwood is a village of Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 39,858 at the 2010 census. It is a northwest suburb of Chicago, and is a part of the Chicago metropolitan area

On-Site and Off-Site Computer Repair for Business and Home Customers

Home Users:

Computer Repair

Laptop Repair

Virus Removal

Hardware Upgrade

Custom Computer Build

Wireless Network

Printer Setup

Data Backup

Outlook Migration

Email Setup

Businesses:

Cloud Backups

Server Maintenance

Exchange migration

Active Directory support

VPN

Remote connections

VOIP

Low voltage wiring

Network wiring

Security Cameras

IT Consulting

PRICES:

NorthShore PC Service charge $90 per hour for On-Site (In-home or office) repairs, $65 per hour for Off-Site (in our office) support and offer a discount for multiple hours . We don't have any hidden fees or travel fees. The minimum fee is 1 hour ($90) for the technician to show up but no fee will be charged if a solution is not provided. We are proud to provide the most affordable prices in Chicago and the suburbs.

Recent Announcements

Excel ProgrammingSUPPORT LINE: (773) - 319 - 5620North Shore PC Service is proud to provide Excel Programming and Development services to our clients. Excel spreadsheets are inevitable of any business no matter big or small. Some of the benefits observed by our customers include standardized data process, elimination of mundane tasks, improvement of productivity between 40 and 300%. We can help with all your Excel projects that include VBA formula calculations, programming, and macros:Data imports – Pulling and organizing data from different spreadsheets.Automation data entries – Centralized and standardized data entries leading to significant savings of man-hours and reduction of human errors.Custom dashboards and productivity charts – Visualization of business performance results. Track productivity levels, workflow and process improvements.Custom reports ...
Posted Jan 28, 2019, 8:30 AM by Raymond Atanasov

Managed Service ProviderSUPPORT LINE (773) - 319 - 5620 NorthShore PC Service it's proud to announce that we are becoming a managed service provider (MSP).
By definition: "A managed services provider (MSP) is an information technology (IT) services provider that manages and assumes responsibility for providing a defined set of services to its clients either proactively or as the MSP (not the client) determines that services are needed." (wikipedia.org) We are specialized in working with small and medium size businesses. No matter the type or size of your business the data is the most crucial part. You may be an accountant with few QuickBooks files and spreadsheets shared over the network, a lawyer with thousands of Word documents and drafts, or a ...
Posted Mar 19, 2018, 8:14 AM by Raymond Atanasov

Security Cameras Installation and Video SurveillanceSUPPORT LINE (773) - 319 - 5620Video surveillance important part for every small business,
is not only protect you from vandalism but also gives you opportunity to
monitor the work flow in real time. This is investment that will paid off in
long run. Here is some of the benefits:
Reduce Insurance Premiums : Video surveillance will lower your insurance bills and it will protect you against false claims such as harassment, slip and fall, liability. Check for all benefits with you local insurance agent.Prevent Shoplifting and Employee Theft Shoplifting is estimated to be 30-40% of retailer's lost profit. Big chunk of losses are caused by employees theft. Prevent Vandalism: Video surveillance will deter many crimes that usually will ...
Posted Sep 8, 2017, 4:27 PM by Raymond Atanasov

Small Business Cloud BackupSUPPORT LINE (773) - 319 - 5620 If you run a business, you know how important sensitive is your data that’s way you want to trust a company with tradition in the cloud backup. NorthShore PC Service is offering unlimited cloud backup with 24x7 monitoring for servers on premises. No matter what kind of business you are running (Dental Practice or Accounting company …. etc) you can afford losing data. Sometimes your software providers are offering cloud backup but they limit themselves only to their product. For example, you have dental practice and you are using Dentrix then Henry Schein will sell you a backup solution on the following prices: UP to 5GB -> $24.95UP to 10GB -> $39.95UP to ...
Posted Sep 8, 2017, 3:44 PM by Raymond Atanasov

Phone Wiring using CAT 6, CAT 5 and keystone jacksSUPPORT LINE : (773)-319-5620
If you are still using analog phones in your home or office, the next few schematics will be very helpful in case you need to expend.
Today is very hard to find a standard CAT 3 cable in case you need to add additional phone line in your office. If you decide to run a cable is alway better idea to run CAT 6 cable witch is capable of caring 4 pair of phone lines and also reusable in future if you decide to upgrade VOIP provider and forget about the analog lines .
Connecting Cat5/6 to the phone standart JACK like on the picture
CAT5 Phone Plate above
1. Blue ->>> Red
2. White Blue ...
Posted Sep 8, 2017, 3:31 PM by Raymond Atanasov

Network Wiring Cat6, Cat5E, Cat5SUPPORT LINE : (773)-319-5620Running network cables in your office or in your house is not always an easy task. Most of the time it is time consuming and expensive. That’s why is really important to choose the right cable for the job so will not have to do it twice. The network cables are grouped in different categories (Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, …etc) . This article will review the two main categories used today: Cat5e and Cat6. Please see the table below. Both categories have subcategories where the cables are grouped depending of their use (inside, outside, etc). For example:
CM (R-732, R-752, R-757) - These are cables for general building wiring. CM cables are used in ...
Posted Sep 8, 2017, 3:19 PM by Raymond Atanasov

Business IT SupportSUPPORT LINE : (773)-319-5620NorthShore PC Service knows the significance of the information technology for every business is in this digital age. Our mission is to provide IT
solutions that will increase the efficiency and productivity without breaking the bank.
Speed and accuracy are at the heart of our services. With us you will receive a personal touch and care. Here you will not feel like the next account
number. Our turnaround time for remote assistance is 1h or less and on-site 4h
or less.
We work with variety of businesses: Dental Practices, Health
Care Providers, Accountants, Law offices and etc.
Our server maintenance plan is on monthly basses and includes:
-Unlimited Cloud Backup for the server (if ...
Posted Sep 8, 2017, 2:43 PM by Raymond Atanasov

Dental IT Support and ServiceSUPPORT LINE : (773)-319-5620 We are ready to help dentists in Chicago and suburbs to implement all the modern software tools needed for running successful dental office and practice. NorthShore PC Service has the experience of working with most of the leading software and hardware providers like: Henry Schein, Sirona Dental Systems, Patterson Companies, Dentrix, Dexis, EzDental, Schick and etc. If you are using digital Xray and you need to upgrade always check if your sensors are compatible with the new software and with 64 bit Operating system. Just call the manufacturer with serial or model number. We will help you to make decision that will best work for your dental practice. Backup monitoring and hardware check on your ...
Posted Jan 28, 2019, 8:33 AM by Raymond Atanasov

Computer Repair and Laptop Repair part-2SUPPORT LINE : (773)-319-5620
In this article we will continue to researching command computer problems and ways to resolve them, like in the pages:
“COMPUTER REPAIR TRICKS AND TIPS” – Were we learn for a possible way to recover from power surge. We saw an example of “Power LED Blinking/Beep Code” diagnostic system that some (Dell, HP and etc. ) computer manufactures are using to diagnose common problems.
“COMPUTER FIX” – We learn about one of the most breakable part in the computers – hard drive, internal storage, HDD – and this is common factor for desktop computers and laptop computers including MAC.
In the computer repair business we want to make sure that a hard drive is fail or I about to ...
Posted Sep 9, 2017, 9:07 AM by Raymond Atanasov

Router & Firewall setup for Remote ConnectionSUPPORT LINE: (773)-319-5620In this article we will continue to research the “Remote Desktop Connection” (see the page) but this time we will concentrate on the network settings and requirements in order to make it work.
The RDC application on the host is listening on port 3389 by default so we need to find a way to redirect, forward a request when it comes to our WAN to the right place in the our LAN. The easiest way is “DMZ” – (demilitarized zone) - . It is easy to create a DMZ as a way of being “lazy” and avoiding creating port forwarding rules, but remember that this can be very dangerous since that machine is no longer protected from potentially ...
Posted Sep 9, 2017, 9:09 AM by Raymond Atanasov

Remote Connection and VPNSUPPORT LINE: (773)-319-5620
Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) is a great way to access a remote computer running Windows OS. It gives you the opportunity to work remotely from you home, coffee shop or any place with internet connection, by connecting to your office PC. You can even use a MAC or your cell phone (android or iphone). In order to use that service the host computer needs to run on Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, or Windows 7 Enterprise.
To setup the Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) you need to have administrative access to the host computer and administrative access in your network (router,firewall etc.)
The first step is to enable RDC. If you are using Windows ...
Posted Sep 9, 2017, 9:11 AM by Raymond Atanasov

Computer Tune up and optimizationSUPPORT LINE: (773)-319-5620
If your desktop computer or laptop is running slow and is
not more then 5-6 years old there is a chance to fix it without spending money
for a brand new hardware. There is two ways to approach that problem:
1.
Software tune up and optimization – without buying anything.
2. Hardware
upgrade – adding more memory or SSD (solid-state disk) drive.
1. Software tune up and optimizationStep 1: Disable Programs that Run at Startup
Prevent unnecessary programs from running automatically when Windows starts
Windows 8/ 8.1/ 10
Click Start and enter Task Manager and hit enter on your keyboard.
Open the Task Manager and select the Startup Tab. Scroll through the listed ...
Posted Sep 9, 2017, 9:13 AM by Raymond Atanasov

Computer FixSUPPORT LINE: (773)-319-5620
The most breakable part on today’s desktops and laptops is the hard drive. Usually when those parts give you warning time, unless the computer or the laptop is physically abuse. But if you don’t recognize those warning signs you are risking to lose all or some of your data.
If you hear a cracking (scratching) sound coming from you PC it may be a little late but still turn it off right away.
Since a majority of people today own laptops, which get dragged around a lot, a realistic HDD lifetime is perhaps around 3 – 5 years. This is an extremely short time to reliably store important data. In the best of cases ...
Posted Jun 3, 2016, 3:46 PM by Raymond Atanasov

Computer repair tricks and tipsSUPPORT LINE : (773)-319-5620
Sometimes after a heavy power surge your desktop may not power up. One of the possibilities is that the power supply silent protector is on – some of the power supplies have that protector.
Solution:
Take the power cord out from the back of your PC, wait 1 min, plug the cord again and try the power button again.
Some of the manufactures like Dell for example have their own “Power LED Blinking/Beep Code” diagnostic system.
Some Examples form : http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN293445/EN
1. Inspiron DesktopsPower LED Blinking/Beep
CodeLED/Beep CodeFault DescriptionFault(s)1.Motherboard: BIOS ROM
FailureMotherboard, covers BIOS
corruption or ...
Posted Sep 11, 2017, 8:03 AM by Raymond Atanasov

Wireless Network for Home and BusinessSUPPORT LINE : (773)-319-5620
Extending wireless coverage in your home or office with Ubiquity Access Points.
With 300Mbps MIMO technology and a range of up to 400 feet, these access points include everything you need to install and manage them. The clean design of the UniFi access points 802.11b/g/n seamlessly mixture into typical home and office environments. Power over Ethernet (POE) functionality makes for both a cleaner and easier install configure and manage all your UniFi access points with the included easy-to-use controller software
No expensive Wi-Fi hardware controller/switch needed
Highly intuitive setup and configuration
Unified management system scalable to hundreds of APs
Ubiquiti UAP Network - Wireless AP/BridgeUniFi is a ...
Posted Sep 11, 2017, 8:13 AM by Raymond Atanasov

Network Security for Small and Medium BusinessesSUPPORT LINE : (773)-319-5620100% Cloud Managed Networking and Security
The Meraki MX64 gives you ability to block sites like: Youtube , Facebook, Netflix and any domain that you want so your workers will be concentrate on the job. Also it allows you to bandwidth the traffic restrictions for different groups of users. So you can prioritize traffic like VOIP for example.
The Cisco Meraki MX64 is an integrated router, next-generation firewall, traffic sharper, and Internet gateway that is centrally managed over the web console.. Native web-based administration eliminates specialized training and dedicated staff, and cloud-based centralized management provides smooth multi-site networks, automatic firmware upgrade. The Meraki MX64 is a cloud-controlled equipment designed to make ...
Posted Sep 11, 2017, 8:21 AM by Raymond Atanasov

Laptop for limited budgetSUPPORT LINE : (773)-319-5620IBM Lenovo ThinkPad T410 review specs
When you have a limited budget is better to buy old refurbished laptop with Windows 7 then a new cheap one with Windows 8.
IBM Lenovo ThinkPad T410 Laptop delivers powerhouse computing ideal for anyone looking for a high-performance laptop. It comes with a 14 WideScreen LCD display, an Intel i5 2400 MHz processor, and Windows 7 Professional 32 Bit Operating System. Offering all the features you'd find on a desktop, this laptop also includes 4096mb of DDR3 memory 320Gig Serial ATA hard drive, a DVD/CDRW optical drive and an internal 802 11 ABG wireless card which allows you to connect to any available wireless hotspot ...
Posted Sep 11, 2017, 8:59 AM by Raymond Atanasov

Virus Removal, Spyware and Malware RemovalSUPPORT LINE : (773)-319-5620
ESET NOD32 Antivirus is antivirus solution that protects your computer in real time from any threat which may cause PC slowdown ESET NOD32 Antivirus is also capable of scanning removable media such as flash cards, thumb drives, DVDs/Blu-ray discs, etc. It can provide you with both offline and online security.
Features
ESET NOD32 Antivirus comes with a few scanning options like Custom scan, Smart scan and removable media scan. All are grouped within a separate tabs for more easy access. ESET NOD32 Antivirus is effective toll against viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, rootkits and other types of adware and malware. One of the best features of NOD32 is the laptop mode, which saves your ...
Posted Sep 11, 2017, 11:08 AM by Raymond Atanasov